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Mammography
Christine Skerbetz, MD
Bruce Miller, DO
Thelma Chisholm, MD
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
Body Imaging/Cardiac Imaging
Howard Gorell, MD
Ron Stillerman, DO
Katherine Reed, MD
Ali Shariati, MD
Joseph McDowell, MD
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
Mehdi Poustchi-Amin, MD
Dario Topolcic, MD
Musculoskeletal
Ali Shariati, MD
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Nuclear Medicine/PET
Katherine Reed, MD
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
Neuroradiology/Head and Neck
Merlyn E. Eckelberg, MD
Chat Virapongse, MD
Ron Stillerman, DO
Evan Chambers, MD
Interventional/Vascular Imaging
John Bradshaw, MD
Evan Chambers, MD
Carol Ebersole, MD
Jerome G. Scavone, MD
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Watson Clinic’s radiology department features a 90% digital inventory of advanced imaging systems, including: three (3) high-field MRI magnets, including an open-bore model; three (3) multi-slice CT units, including a 64-slice unit; Computer Aided Detection (CAD) system for detection
of calcium deposits in breasts; six (6) mammography units; eight (8) ultrasound units; 16-slice PET/CT; Gamma Camera for breast imaging; coronary CT angiography; breast MRI; full nuclear medicine department with molecular imaging capabilities.
Administrative meetings and educational conferences are held in an on-site radiologic conference room.
Sections:
Staff:
Christine Skerbetz, MD (Section Chief)
Bruce Miller, DO
Thelma Chisholm, MD
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
All above radiology staff members are Fellowship trained in mammography, and are MQSA certified.
Imaging:
Screening mammography, diagnostic mammography, ultrasonography, magnetic resonance
Procedure:
Needle localization, breast biopsy ultrasound guided and stereotactic, cyst aspiration.
The mammography department is located on the main campus 1W. Additionally patients may make appointments to have screening done at the South campus. A mobile van is also available for screening mammography. Diagnostic mammography is performed on the main campus only, as also stereotactic biopsy and U/S guided biopsy. Needle localizations are currently done at Lakeland Regional Medical Center(LRMC).
All screening mammography is performed with the aid of computer aided detection (CAD), which significantly improves the sensitivity for the detection of cancer.
All mammography is currently done on state-of-the-art film screen technique. Magnetic resonance imaging of the breast is done in select cases with high field 1.5T imaging system. Biopsy under MR guidance may also be utilized.
Contact person: Carol Martin (Manager of Breast Center). Phone: 863-680-7750
Scheduling:863-680-7755
Staff:
Howard Gorell, MD (Section Chief)
Ron Stillerman, DO (Director of MR)
Katherine Reed, MD (Director of Nuclear Medicine/PET, and Ultrasound)
Ali Shariati, MD (Director of Musculoskeletal Imaging)
Joseph McDowell, MD
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
Mehdi Poustchi-Amin, MD
Dario Topolcic, MD
The above radiologists are Fellowship trained in either Body Imaging, Musculoskeletal imaging, Magnetic Resonance, or Nuclear Medicine/PET.
Imaging:
Body CT is performed with two multislice scanners. MRI is performed with state-of-the-art high field 1.5T magnets, capable of parallel imaging, and multichannel acquisitions. Complete abdominal, pelvic and basic cardiac imaging are also offered. Both modalities are supplemented by state-of-the-art two workstations, which are capable of performing 3D volume rendition, MIP imaging, and virtual colonoscopy.
For cardiac imaging, coronary CTA is offered along with ejection fraction calculation.
Ultrasonography of the abdomen, pelvis and small parts is offered, including harmonic imaging, and sono CT.
Gastrointestinal barium studies are done at WC and at LRMC.
Contact person: Liz Aubrey, RT(R)(MR)(CT) (Supervisor of MR and CT).Phone: 863-680-7726
Scheduling: 863-680-7510/7730
Staff:
Ali Shariati, MD (Director of Musculoskeletal imaging).
The above radiologist is Fellowship trained in musculoskeltal imaging with extensive training in tumor and sports injuries.
Imaging:
MR of musculoskeletal is performed on state-of-the-art MR units.
Procedures:
Arthrograms of wrists, shoulders, knees, and hips. CT arthrograms in patients with contraindication to MR. Facet injections and epidural injections for pain. Therapeutic joint injections.
Contact person: Liz Aubrey, RT(R)(MR)(CT) (Supervisor of MR and CT). Phone 863-680-7726
Scheduling:863-680-7510/7730
Staff:
Katherine Reed, MD (Director of Nuclear Medicine/PET)
Amir Salmanzadeh, MD
The above radiologists are Fellowship trained in Nuclear Medicine.
The Nuclear Medicine department is located on the main campus, while PET scan is performed at the Center of Cancer Care and Research.
Imaging equipment:
Three Sophy (GE). Dual head camera
Millenium MG (GE). Dual head camera.
Fully computerized work stations.
Mobile PET Scanner.
Imaging studies: Bone scan, Brain scan, Gastric emptying scans, Gallium scans, Hepatobiliary scans, I-131 Therapy and scans, Liver - spleen scans, Lymphoscintigraphy scans, Lung scans (V/Q scans) and quantitative evaluations, Octreoscans, Peritoneal scans, Prostoscint scans, Parathyroid scans, Quadramet therapy, Renal scans, Thyroid scans, Testicular scans, Voiding cystourethrogram (VCUG) scans, Cardiac imaging.
Contact person: Beth Kelp, RT (Supervisor of Nuclear Medicine). Phone: 863-680-7761
Scheduling: 863-680-7474
Staff:
Merlyn E. Eckelberg, MD (Section Chief)
Chat Virapongse, MD
Ron Stillerman, DO
Evan Chambers, MD
Imaging:
MR and CT of the brain and spine. Diffusion and perfusion MR. Perfusion CT. MR Spectroscopy.
MR and CT of head and neck. CT neck is routinely performed with multiprojectional MPR images.
Contact person: Liz Aubrey, RT(R)(MR)(CT)(Supervisor of MR/CT). Phone:863-680-7726
Scheduling: 863-680-7510/7730
Staff:
John Bradshaw, MD (Section Chief)
Evan Chambers, MD
Carol Ebersole, MD
Jerome G. Scavone, MD
The above radiologists are Fellowship trained in interventional radiology or Neuroradiology.
Endovascular work both diagnostic and interventional is offered at LRMC, while only diagnostic vascular work is offered at WC in the Heart and Vascular Lab.
Consults for vertebroplasty and kyphoplasty are done predominantly at the Clinic, while the procedure is performed only at LRMC.
Venous ablation therapy is performed at WC.
Thyroid biopsy is offered at WC, while other biopsies such as lung and abdomen are performed at LRMC.
Uterine embolization is offered.
Drainage procedures are performed at LRMC.
Lumbar punctures can be performed as either outpatient at WC or LRMC.
Vascular imaging is performed predominantly by interventional radiology and includes Peripheral arterial testing, Vascular sonography, MRA, and CTA of head, neck, abdomen and extremities.
Endovascular therapy includes: carotid stent, cerebral thrombolysis, endovascular repair for abdominal aortic aneurysm, renal artery stenting, peripheral vascular PTA and stenting, TIPSS, venous access, revascularization dialysis access graft, venous and arterial thrombolysis.
Contact person: Helen Travers, Administrative Secretary. Phone: 863-680-7777
Scheduling: 863-680-7755
There are an estimated 9 million persons in the United States with peripheral vascular disease. Symptoms include lower extremity claudication, HTN, and stroke. Left untreated the disease carries a grim prognosis with approximately 50% dying within five years. Most die of cardio vascular disease - heart and stroke.
Interventional radiologists working in conjunction with the physicians of the Vascular Center at the Watson Clinic treat the symptoms of PVD. A full range of interventional therapy is offered with: angiography, angioplasty, stents, laser, and lytic therapy. Endovascular repair of AAA (a minimally invasive approach) is also offered in selected candidates.
Our department is working in conjunction with the cardiologists and the Center for Research on multiple investigational trials, including carotid stenting and a new NIH trial evaluation treatment for HTN. We have an ongoing effort in conjunction with the Neurology Department to intervene in and hopefully improve stroke outcome.
Contact person: Helen Travers, Administrative Secretary. Phone: 863-680-7777
Scheduling: 863-680-7755